Old Mutual Cape Town Marathon
The World's Most Scenic Urban Marathon Under Table Mountain.
Race day
20
Sep 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Old Mutual Cape Town Marathon took place on September 20, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
The World's Most Scenic Urban Marathon Under Table Mountain.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 20 September 2026Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:00 local (Africa/Johannesburg)Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half MarathonCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Location | Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Start area | Cape Town City Hall, 1 Darling St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town 8001Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Entry price | ZAR 350–ZAR 600Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 100 mCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 13,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Cape Town MarathonCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Official website | capetownmarathon.comOrganizer · 23 May 2026 | Organizer | 23 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 23 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 23 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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World Athletics Label race under Table Mountain — along Cape Town's Atlantic coast, V&A Waterfront, and Bo-Kaap.
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Best For
Runners comparing a listed Boston qualifier
Old Mutual Cape Town Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon options around Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
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A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Old Mutual Cape Town Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Old Mutual Cape Town Marathon is currently listed for September 20, 2026, which makes the September planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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